Head of Education
Job
Title: Head
of
Education
Department: Education
& Interpretation
Reporting
to: Head
of Animal Collection
Full time /
Part-time: Full Time
Permanent /
Contract: Permanent
The Role
We are seeking a
highly motivated individual to lead the Education Team in the provision of
innovative and engaging teaching and learning initiatives, including public
engagement activities and events, exhibit and interpretive design and formal
education programmes for schools and university students.
The successful
candidate will work collaboratively in cross-disciplinary teams, with animal
staff and others to deliver the Durrell Conservation Strategy.
The role will
include the following:
q To
manage and inspire the Education team to plan and deliver both formal and
informal education programmes, producing multi-year plans that demonstrate how
programmes will utilise Durrell's unique assets to deliver the highest
standards of visitor care and value;
q Along
with senior animal staff and others, to develop new initiatives to maximise the
educational value of the animal collection and interpret the conservation work
of Durrell, in accordance with the Durrell Conservation Strategy;
q To
lead the development of the formal schools' education programme, utilising
Durrell's unique resources to enhance curriculum delivery;
q Along
with the commercial and fundraising teams develop new initiatives to add value
to the visitor admission, increase membership through new recruitment, and
encourage increased retention and conversion of junior to adult members;
q To
sit on the Park Experience Group (PEG) to identify opportunities to increase
visitor numbers and dwell time within the Wildlife Park, maintain a high
quality experience for visitors and facilitate an increasingly holistic
approach to visitor experience management through cross-departmental
collaborations;
q To
lead the development of our interpretation programme within the Wildlife Park,
with oversight of signage development and, where required, management of
discrete projects that enhance the educational experience of visitors to the
Park.
(For a full job
description explaining the role and duties in detail please visit www.durrell.org/jobs)
The Candidate
Essential
Requirements:
q Educated
to degree level, with a focus on zoology/wildlife conservation and public
communication;
q Minimum
of five years’ experience in managing a teaching and learning environment in a
wildlife/nature/living collection/museum environment;
q Understand
financial information and proven ability to manage projects and budgets.
q Experience
of interpreting and operationalising strategy;
q Understanding
of the application of models of behaviour change and associated visitor research;
q Experience
in interpretive and exhibit development and evaluation;
q Proven
management capability and ability to lead and motivate a team;
q Enthusiastic
and energetic with excellent communication and presentation skills;
q Excellent
organisational skills; you will be able to juggle a complex workload and meet
deadlines;
q Post
will require a DBS check.
Desirable
Requirements:
q Experience
in working in the not for profit sector and in writing and applying for grants.
q Teaching
qualification;
q Experience
of working abroad is regions of wildlife conservation interest;
q Interest
in wildlife and conservation;
q Current
driving licence.
How to apply
To apply for this
position please send your completed application form (download from www.durrell.org/jobs) and CV with cover
letter to recruitment@durrell.org, clearly indicating for which position you
wish to apply for.
Closing date for
applications: Friday, 20th January 2017.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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